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James Oberstar: I have an interest only because of my many, many years of action in the aviation sector as the former Chair of the…

On the recordMay 22, 2002
I have an interest only because of my many, many years of action in the aviation sector as the former Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation and a desire to do the right thing.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Discussing his experience and interest in aviation issues.

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